The Sukhoi Su-27 (Russian: Сухой Су-27; NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a Soviet -origin twin-engine supersonic supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi.

Sep 26, 2025 · Why the USSR built the Su-27, how it was engineered, where it flew, its exports and upgrades, and how it shaped later Russian fighters from Su-34 to Su-35.

Like its Cold War counterpart, the Su-27 developed into a large long-range interceptor, powered by twin turbofan engines and displaying a remarkable agility for its size.

Feb 17, 2017 · Su-27 P (Su-27/ ‘Flanker B’) – The standard version yet lacking air-to-ground weapons control system and wiring. These units, denominated as Su-27, were assigned to the Soviet Air …

Oct 19, 2025 · The Sukhoi Su-27 (NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a twin-engine fighter aircraft designed by the Russian Company Sukhoi. There are several related developments of the Su-27 …

The Su-27 Flanker is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather air superiority fighter developed by the Soviet Union. The aircraft was designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau to counter American fighters …

Jun 7, 2025 · The Su-27 Flanker, a legacy Russian air superiority fighter, remains a powerful force in 2025. Discover its history, capabilities, variants, and global impact.

Sep 7, 2025 · The twin-engine Su-27 Flanker revolutionized aerial combat capabilities when it entered service in 1985, breaking 27 world records with its exceptional maneuverability.

Jun 8, 2022 · Designed as a counter to the excellent American swing-wing Grumman F-14 "Tomcat" carrierborne fleet defender and the classic McDonnell Douglas F-15 "Eagle" air superiority fighter, …

The Su-27 was an air superiority fighter for its time and still remains one of the most successful fighters in aviation history. It is also one of the fastest jets to ever fly!